Gale's

4.6

3344 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 432-6705
Website
http://www.galesrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Leo
Catering
Gale's menu adapts well to both office and personal catering. Check with us to see how our personalized menus can be tailored for your next event.

Location
452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
Area
Pasadena
Cross Street
California
Parking details
Ample Free Parking in lot and street parking.
Public transit
We are very close to the Del Mar Station for the Metrolink. We are about 3 blocks away.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Prosciutto and MelonUS$16.00
imported prosciutto, cantaloupe
Garlic BreadUS$9.00
garlic and parmesan, butter
Scampi FrittiUS$18.00
large breaded shrimp, pesto remoulade
Mussels in White Wine SauceUS$19.00
mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots
BruschettaUS$10.00
garlic toast, tomato, basil, garlic EVO
Eggplant SicilianaUS$14.00
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, pesto
Warm Roasted OlivesUS$10.00
marinated olives and herbs

Salads

''The Original'' Simple SaladUS$9.00
romaine, cherry tomato, parmesan, red onion, herb vinaigrette
Organic GreensUS$9.00
organic mixed, pine nuts, parmesan, balsamic
Arugula SaladUS$9.00
Tomato, mushroom. Parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Caprese SaladUS$16.00
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, EVO
Chopped Antipasto SaladUS$12.00
Italian meats, cheese, romaine. Marinated vegetables, herb vinaigrette
Rustic Caesar SaladUS$9.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan, tomato, brushetta, caesar dressing
Burrata with ProsciuttoUS$17.00
local made burrata cheese, tomato, basil, prosciutto, roasted peppers, EVO
Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00
arugula, goat cheese, sweet peacan balsamic dressing

Meats and Fish

Served with choice of two side dishes: roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, daily vegetable or penne marinara, add Caesar or Simply salad small $6; large $9

Chicken PiccataUS$29.00
chicken breast lightly floured lemon, parsley caper sauce
Tuscan Style SteakUS$37.00
new york steak, garlic & herbs
Country Stlye SteakUS$39.00
New York steak sliced, arugula and shaved Parmesan
Rosemary Lamb ChopsUS$39.00
seasoned with garlic and rosemary
Herb Roasted ChickenUS$29.00
oven roasted Mary's free range chicken seasoned with fresh herbs
Chicken MilaneseUS$29.00
chicken breast, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese
Chicken ParmesanUS$30.00
chicken milanese with marinara and melted mozzarella
Chicken CacciatoreUS$29.00
Mary's chicken, roasted bell pepper, mushroom, onion
Fresh Salmon SauteUS$29.00
salmon lightly sautéed and served with a garlic yogurt aioli
Fresh Fish of the Day
brought in daily from Fish King Seafood
- M/P

Soups

Minestrone SoupUS$7.00
vegetable soup with pasta, pesto, vegetarian broth
Soup of the DayUS$7.00
daily selection

Pasta

Whole wheat available gluten free pasta. Add Caesar or Simply salad small $6; large $9

Cappellini PomodoroUS$16.00
chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil
Rotini BologneseUS$18.00
slow cooked italian meat sauce
Fettuccini CarbonaraUS$18.00
cream, pancetta, parmesan, onions, egg
Scampi Linguini RapiniUS$22.00
shrimp, italian broccoli, sundried tomato, kalamata olive, garlic
Portabello RavioliUS$20.00
portobello stuffed ravioli, wild mushroom cream sauce
Clams LinguiniUS$22.00
parsley, garlic and white wine
Penne al FromaggioUS$17.00
fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, tomato sauce, parmesan
Fettuccini ArrabbiataUS$16.00
spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti MarinaraUS$15.00
fresh tomato sauce, garlic, herbs
Whole Wheat SpaghettiUS$17.00
tomato, basil, eggplant and zucchini with fresh mozzarella
Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and ShrimpUS$22.00
shrimp, capers, lemon, olive oil, parmesan cheese
My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni BologneseUS$21.00
veal and chicken tortelloni, creamy meat sauce

Baked Pastas

Spinach LasagnaUS$18.00
fresh pasta, spinach, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara sauce
Lasagna BologneseUS$19.00
lasagna with house made meat sauce
Pasta al FornoUS$19.00
creamy meat sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese

What 3,344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pasadena
Healthy

Review summary

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Gale's delights with its "fabulous" Italian cuisine and "exceptional" service, making it a neighborhood gem in Pasadena. With a diverse menu offering generous portions, it's perfect for any occasion. Reservations are advised due to its popularity. The coconut cake is a must-try dessert, and outdoor dining is comfortably charming.

3,344 Reviews

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Jeannie
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & service as usual. My only complaint is they were out of the coconut cake!!!! I was waiting all week to dig into it! Oh well, next time for sure!!!
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Tina
Los Angeles
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gale’s is the best and most consistent restaurant I’ve ever been to. Been going for 15 years and I love everything about it. The food is so good, it’s cozy and great service. Truly the best!!!!
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Carol
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love Gales! It has Delicious food and great service. The cocktails are excellent too!
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Mike
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. It was pretty busy so I glad to have made a reservation
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Debbie
Orange County
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed holiday lunch with friends. Gale’s is always a great choice and didn’t disappoint.
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Brian
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Returning with fond memories for the first time in many years (having moved away). Our party of five include a couple who visit Gale's frequently. Everyone found the meal delightful overall. A pasta with shrimp and an amatriciana with seafood certainly looked fabulous. I deducted a little for food because an otherwise delicious branzino was too salty and a good fettucini carbonara featured a little too much bacon (guanciale?)—which I grant some diners might consider a plus. Shared a good-sized, yummy peach-and-blueberry crostata a la mode for dessert. Service, led by Esteban, was fantastic. We dined in the main room, which was much more open, less crowded than I recalled. The outdoor seating looked tempting for when the weather is warmer.
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Beverly
VIP
Los Angeles
119 reviews
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great soup and wonderful service ! Always great food and lovely ambiance.
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Jay
VIP
Los Angeles
106 reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another successful lunch at this charming intimate eatery. One of our favorite spots in Pasadena to bring out of town guests.
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Christina
Los Angeles
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful Italian restaurant gem. Intimate, comfortable, good service and well prepared entrees. We dined family style to have more variety. Seafood ravioli and mushroom ravioli were tender and sauces very complimentary in taste. Antipasto salad was fresh. Everything pizza thin crust and a very good balance. Despite the restaurant being filled to capacity, both indoors and outdoors, the noise level was pleasantly low.
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Hugh
Orange County
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Met friends at Gale's for the first time. A nice neighborhood Italian restaurant away from the frenetic Pasadena Old town. Staff was very attentive and the food was very good. there are several dining areas, including around the kitchen, the bar, outside and a back room for overflow or groups. As it gets busy, particularly being near the kitchen it can get noisy. It's popular so reservations are advised.
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FAQs

Gale's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 432-6705.

Gale's is rated 4.6 stars by 3344 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

Cross Street
California
Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample Free Parking in lot and street parking.
Public transit
We are very close to the Del Mar Station for the Metrolink. We are about 3 blocks away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Leo
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.galesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(626) 432-6705
Catering
Gale's menu adapts well to both office and personal catering. Check with us to see how our personalized menus can be tailored for your next event.

Gale's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caprese Salad

Spinach Lasagna

Lasagna Bolognese

Starters

Prosciutto and MelonUS$16.00

Garlic BreadUS$9.00

Scampi FrittiUS$18.00

Mussels in White Wine SauceUS$19.00

BruschettaUS$10.00

Eggplant SicilianaUS$14.00

Warm Roasted OlivesUS$10.00

Salads

''The Original'' Simple SaladUS$9.00

Organic GreensUS$9.00

Arugula SaladUS$9.00

Caprese SaladUS$16.00

Chopped Antipasto SaladUS$12.00

Rustic Caesar SaladUS$9.00

Burrata with ProsciuttoUS$17.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$13.00

Meats and Fish

Chicken PiccataUS$29.00

Tuscan Style SteakUS$37.00

Country Stlye SteakUS$39.00

Rosemary Lamb ChopsUS$39.00

Herb Roasted ChickenUS$29.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$29.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$30.00

Chicken CacciatoreUS$29.00

Fresh Salmon SauteUS$29.00

Fresh Fish of the Day

Soups

Minestrone SoupUS$7.00

Soup of the DayUS$7.00

Pasta

Cappellini PomodoroUS$16.00

Rotini BologneseUS$18.00

Fettuccini CarbonaraUS$18.00

Scampi Linguini RapiniUS$22.00

Portabello RavioliUS$20.00

Clams LinguiniUS$22.00

Penne al FromaggioUS$17.00

Fettuccini ArrabbiataUS$16.00

Spaghetti MarinaraUS$15.00

Whole Wheat SpaghettiUS$17.00

Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and ShrimpUS$22.00

My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni BologneseUS$21.00

Baked Pastas

Spinach LasagnaUS$18.00

Lasagna BologneseUS$19.00

Pasta al FornoUS$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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